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Acuña becomes first 40-70 player, Albies lifts Braves over Cubs 6-5 in 10 innings

Ronald Acuña Jr. soaked up the cheers from the home crowd after becoming the charter member of the 40-70 club.

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Next GameNext Game	09/27/2023 7:20 PM EST
Next OpponentNext Opponent	ATL Atlanta Braves
Standing (Division)Division Rank	2nd NL Central
WinsWins	82
LossesLosses	75
RunsRuns Scored	798
Runs AllowedRuns Allowed	698
Batting AverageBatting Average	.256
Home RunsHome Runs	189
ManagerManager	David Ross

Shohei Ohtani headlines majors’ soon-to-be free agents, and there’s a sizable gap to the next name

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MLB: Detroit Tigers at Los Angeles Dodgers

Tigers hire Jeff Greenberg as GM, adding former Cubs and Blackhawks executive

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Cubs place Madrigal on IL, recall Young from minors

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MLB: Baltimore Orioles at New York Yankees

Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo shut down for the season with post-concussion syndrome

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Examining National League Cy Young odds

MLB Futures Best Bets: World Series Winner

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Jameson Taillon

CHC Starting Pitcher #50

Jameson Taillon completed six innings and allowed just two runs and three hits in a no-decision Wednesday against the Braves.

Taillon did his part and departed with a one-run lead, but it didn’t hold up. His record remained 8-10, but he did drag his ERA down to 4.97. It’s just the second time all season that he’s finished a start with a sub-5.00 ERA; the other time was on Apr. 15. He’s most likely done for the regular season, though there’s a slim chance he could pitch in relief on Sunday.
Mark Leiter Jr.

CHC Relief Pitcher #38

Pitching for the first time in a week, Mark Leiter Jr. gave up a game-tying homer in the ninth Wednesday against the Braves.

The Cubs have refused to admit that there’s anything wrong with Leiter, though it’s a certainty that he would have pitched at some point over the weekend had he been fine. He was brought in for the ninth with a 4-3 lead tonight, and after getting one out, he gave up a homer to Marcell Ozuna and a double to Michael Harris II that was nearly caught by Pete Crow-Armstrong in center. He was then lifted after just eight pitches. His velocity was fine and he didn’t seem to be having command issues, so we’re still not sure what’s going on here.
Jeimer Candelario

CHC Third Baseman #9

Cubs activated INF Jeimer Candelario from the 10-day injured list.

Candelario returns to Chicago’s lineup card for Wednesday’s pivotal showdown against the Braves following a two-week absence due to a lower back strain. The 29-year-old corner infielder has put together an excellent year so far, compiling a robust .811 OPS with a career-high 21 homers and eight steals in 555 plate appearances over 135 games this season between the Cubs and Nationals.
Jared Young

CHC First Baseman #74

Cubs optioned 1B Jared Young to Triple-A Iowa.

Young heads back to the minors with Jeimer Candelario returning for Wednesday’s critical matchup against the Braves.
Adbert Alzolay

CHC Starting Pitcher #73

Adbert Alzolay (forearm) faced hitters on Wednesday in a 20-pitch live batting practice session.

Alzolay appears to be close to returning to Chicago’s closing mix before the regular season wraps up, which would be a significant development for the club as they chase a postseason berth. The 28-year-old stopper has been out since mid-September due to a right forearm strain.
Justin Steele

CHC Starting Pitcher #35

Justin Steele wasn’t involved in the decision after allowing three runs in 5 1/3 innings Tuesday against the Braves.

Steele entered the sixth with a 5-0 lead, only to give up three runs in the frame and get pulled. The bullpen then coughed up the rest of the lead in what ended up being a 7-6 loss. Steele has given up 15 runs in his last three starts to end his Cy Young hopes. However, he still might have a chance to play the hero in Sunday’s finale against the Brewers.
Miles Mastrobuoni

CHC Second Baseman #20

Miles Mastrobuoni went 3-for-4 and swiped a base against the Braves on Tuesday.

Mastrobuoni was a complete non-factor for the month after he was recalled on Aug. 19, but he went 3-for-4 in a start Sept. 20 and has started four more games since, going 8-for-15 with three steals in those games. He’ll probably be the Cubs’ third baseman against righties if the team sneaks into the postseason, though that’s less likely to happen after tonight.
Jeimer Candelario

CHC Third Baseman #9

Jeimer Candelario (back) has been making terrific progress in his recovery and could rejoin the Cubs’ lineup as early as Wednesday.

The 29-year-old third baseman has been sidelined since mid-September due to a lower back strain. Before landing on the injured list, he was hitting .253/.338/.473 with 21 homers and 38 doubles in 555 plate apperances between the Nationals and Cubs this season.
Adbert Alzolay

CHC Starting Pitcher #73

Adbert Alzolay (forearm) is expected to face live hitters within the next few days.

The 28-year-old right-hander played catch without any issues on Tuesday and as long as he feels good on Wednesday he’ll be cleared to face live hitters. Alzolay has been shelved since mid-September due to a right forearm strain.
Patrick Wisdom

CHC Third Baseman #16

Patrick Wisdom hit a two-run homer and walked Sunday as the Cubs edged the Rockies 4-3.

The Cubs got their much-needed sweep, thanks in no small part to Wisdom’s 22nd homer. He’s been surprisingly solid since having his role reduced. All-or-nothing players like him tend to struggle as part-timers, but Wisdom is hitting .262 with eight homers in 70 plate appearances during the second half. He’s at .207/.294/.504 in 290 plate appearances overall.

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